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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.96, 8,694.48 and 3,467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.96, 8,694.48 and 3,467.90 is: 4,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.96 : 8,694.48 = 3,467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.96/8,694.48 = 3,467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.96x = 8,694.48 × 3,467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.96x = 30,151,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151,543.72/6,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.99

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